LA1071 over Creek
PoorPosted for loadWashington Parish, Louisiana · 4.9 M SE of LA 21 · Structure no. 625908591500201
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 76 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 498
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA1071 over Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA1071 over Creek in Washington Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 498 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 547 by 2041. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 28 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA1071 over Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA1071 over Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does LA1071 over Creek carry?
About 498 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is LA1071 over Creek?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns LA1071 over Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.